Pierre Bachelet's Corons will resonate again in Ligue 1 games next season. The early stoppage of the professional football season, including League 1 and League 2, due to the coronavirus, is not well seen by all clubs. However, for RC Lens the opportunity to return to league 1 is welcomed. The managing director and child of the country, Arnaud Pouille, is delighted with the decision of the professional football league. "It is a huge relief to be on the right side of the fence," he confirms.
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An eagerly awaited return to league 1
The iconic Gervais Martel who passed the hand in 2017 can be delighted. Joseph Ougourlian, principal shareholder of RC Lens has paid off the debts of the club and promises to invest 20 million euros in the coming months. The goal: to be a long-term player in Ligue 1 without going crazy. It is first to extend the young players, rely on the training center and strengthen the team with a few experienced players. The club also renewed coach Franck Haise's contract for the coming season on Friday.
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But the club is not the only one to be thrilled, the blood and gold supporters are reputed to be "the best public in France" and they intend to show it in league 1. For Arnaud Pouille, the "Bollaert stadium with 25,000 or 30,000 on average, awaits his Ligue 1 match. We are looking forward to it. " A wait all the longer since last year, the club had failed to climb during the play-offs. The only unknown now is the date of the new season.